![]() The latter was recently renovated and is now the modern version of Café Sacher. The rooms are reminiscent of imperial times with their red, velvet-covered benches.Īnother note: There are two different cafés which serve the famous Sacher-Torte in the city centre of Vienna – the long-established Café Sacher on the one hand and the Sacher Eck on the other. The atmosphere at Café Sacher is more upmarket than in other Coffee Houses. For two people: two pieces of cake and two Melange – will cost about 25 Euros – excluding tips. In addition, they charge extortionate prices for the coffee as well. This price for a piece of chocolate cake is definitely over-hyped. But the fame comes at a price and to enjoy a piece of Sacher-Torte, traditionally served with whipped cream – now costs 7.10 Euros. Of course it tastes good, no doubt about that. Sacher-Torte: We do not want to spoil any mouth watering expectations you might have of the Sacher Torte (which is probably the most famous cake in Austria), but in our opinion, it could definitely be a bit less dry. You will find a long queue forming in front of the café on most days of the year, because every visitor that comes to Vienna wants to try the famous Sacher Torte cake. Warning: Touristic! The Café Sacher is probably the most famous Viennese Coffee House, but not the most authentic. We love, love, love the atmosphere as much as the delicious cheese curd strudel! With its’ 50s décor and the bright, high-ceilings of the rooms, this café is totally in its own league. Whilst we do not wish to ignore what happened, we also have to be honest: the Café Prückel is just too charming for us to avoid forever. The manager apologised for the scandal, but still – in our opinion this does not justify this highly inappropriate conduct. As a result, the Viennese people demonstrated against homophobia in front of the café. However, the reason has nothing to do with the quality or atmosphere, but that several years ago, a homosexual couple were ‘expelled’ from the café. We almost didn’t add Café Prückel to this list. Unfortunately, their pride is also reflected in their prices: it costs 8 Euros for 4 pieces (the portion that you see in the photo)! However, we always know what we want to order anyway: One portion of Buchteln, please! They are baked every night according to a traditional recipe and served from 8pm onwards. So, if you ask the waiter for a menu, he may respond somewhat with disdain. This is explained if we go back in time, when the regular guests at Hawelka would always know what they wanted to order. In Hawelka, there is actually no menu in a physical form. We have to tell you though, that many tourists complain about the non-existent menu and the unfriendly service. In our eyes, no Coffee House in Vienna can match the Hawelka in terms of atmosphere. The dark, slightly morbid charm is a matter of taste. In the 50s and 60s it was a smokey Artists Café – today it is an institution near the Stephansplatz. Highly praised and loved by locals is Café Hawelka. The most beautiful traditional Coffee Houses in Vienna Café Hawelka The Viennese Cafés are an oasis for coziness and the slowing down of time. If you want to sip your Mélange (a Viennese coffee specialty – further explained in section two) for hours, that’s totally fine, if not normal. The best part is that time seems to stand still. Viennese Cafés are not just places, but a way of life for us here.įor centuries, these Coffee Houses have been like the second living room for the Viennese people. And as locals, who have called Vienna our hometown for over 30 years, could not agree more with this title. Believe it or not, the Viennese Coffeehouse Culture has been an Intangible UNESCO Cultural Heritage for some years now. Strollers must not be transported in the elevators (can be left at the elevator/shop counter).Traditional Viennese Coffeehouses enjoy a widespread status far beyond the country’s borders. Seeing-eye dogs (with muzzle and leash) permitted. Wheelchair users only with companion (1 companion per wheelchair user free of charge). Due to company operation restrictions (evacuation routes), wheelchairs are only allowed up to the viewing terrace level (150 m).Ĭentral floor (165 m): 25 steps up to restaurant (170 m), 25 steps down to the café (160 m). Parking spaces for people with disabilitiesĪccess to the viewing terrace (150 m): no steps, via elevator, (limit of three wheelchairs permitted on the terrace at one time), there are special ramps (width: 99 cm, height: 25 cm) to enable wheelchair users to enjoy the view over Vienna. Observation terrace & lift: 10 a.m.-10.30 p.m. Danube Tower Vienna Turm Restaurant & Turm Café
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